\r\nTamil actor Arya\'s residence in Chennai was recently searched by Income Tax officials. The searches were conducted due to reports of tax evasion. Arya, who has earned a huge fan following in the Tamil film industry for two decades, claimed that he has no connection with the \'Sea shell\' restaurants and had handed over the responsibility of managing them to someone else a few years ago. The officials also conducted searches at \'Sea Shell\' restaurants in Anna Nagar and other areas related to Arya.\r\nArya has many super hit films to his credit and is currently working on a pan-India movie called \'Ananthan Kaadi\'. The movie is based on the current political situation and has generated a lot of buzz among fans and audience. The recently released first glimpses of the film have received a good response, and expectations are high. Arya\'s film career spans over two decades, and he has acted in films related to different genres.\r\nThe Income Tax department raided Arya\'s home and multiple outlets of Sea Shell, a restaurant chain associated with the actor. The searches were carried out at branches in Anna Nagar and Velachery, along with his residence on Poonamallee High Road. Over five IT officials arrived at the Anna Nagar outlet, accompanied by armed police. The raids are part of a probe into the restaurant\'s financial dealings and ownership.\r\nArya previously owned the popular Arabian cuisine chain Sea Shell but recently sold it to Kunhi Moosa. The actor, whose real name is Jamshad Cethirakath, is originally from Kerala but rose to fame in the Tamil film industry. The searches at Arya\'s residence and restaurants have sparked interest among fans and industry insiders, with many waiting to see how the situation unfolds.\r\n

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Tamil Hero On IT Radar

IT Searches at Arya Residence And Restaurant

\r\nThe film industry is witnessing a shift in power dynamics, with OTT platforms dictating terms and release dates of films. Producers are agreeing to their demands to avoid losing extra money. Sekhar Kammula\'s Kuberaa, starring Dhanush, King Nagarjuna, and Rashmika Mandanna, is a prime example. The film was in production for two years, and the makers had to rush to the finish line due to Amazon Prime Video\'s ultimatum. The platform gave them a â‚¹47 crore deal for OTT rights, with a condition that if they don\'t release on June 20, they would have to give back â‚¹10 crores.\r\nThe producers of Kuberaa started finishing Tamil, Telugu, and other language works on a tight schedule. Similarly, Vijay Deverakonda\'s Kingdom is facing a similar restriction from Netflix. The film was postponed multiple times due to post-production works and unconfirmed re-shoots. Reports suggest that Netflix has asked the makers to release it by July 25, or they will lose money on the deal. The Kingdom makers have started working on a last-minute rush to the finish line. Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly cooperating with the makers to ensure the film\'s success.\r\nThe influence of OTT platforms on film production is significant. Producers are under pressure to meet deadlines, which can impact the quality of the final product. The rush to complete post-production works can lead to compromises on editing, sound design, and visual effects. However, producers are willing to take the risk to avoid losing money on OTT deals.\r\nVijay Deverakonda\'s Kingdom is expected to be his big comeback after many failures at the box office. He is reportedly working hard to ensure the film\'s success. The film is directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, produced by Naga Vamsi, and features music by Anirudh Ravichander. With the stakes high, the makers are working tirelessly to meet the deadline and deliver a quality product.\r\n

Kingdom Faces OTT Heat

OTT Platforms Making Producers Rushing to Meet Deadlines

\r\nRam implementing profit sharing model. Energetic Star Ram endeared himself to all with his feel good romantic entertainers but later changed his track and did action entertainers like&nbsp; RED, The Warrior, Skanda and Double iSmart.\r\nHowever all of them turned out to be duds and this came as a shock to him as his action entertainer iSmart Shankar turned out to be a superhit. Now he is starring in a film titled Andhra King Taluka under the direction of P.Mahesh Babu.\r\nRam till recently has been getting the remuneration of Rs 25-30crs but now inside talk is the makers of Andhra King Taluka convinced him to follow profit sharing model. As a part of it, Ram will be getting Rs 10crs and later will get&nbsp; a share in profits after the release of the film.\r\nRam is romancing Bhagyasri Borse as the female lead while Upendra is playing a powerful role.\r\n

Energetic Star takes a unique decision

Ram implementing profit sharing model

What is the status of Allu Arjun-Sandeep Vanga project. Long timeback Allu Arjun and Sandeep Vanga's project was announced much to the delight of all the movie lovers. It was announced even before Sandeep Vanga did Animal with Ranbir Kapoor.
Many expected Allu Arjun to do the project before Sandeep Vanga's Spirit with Prabhas. However Allu Arjun was busy with Pushpa The Rule and Prabhas in the meantime shifted his focus on Spirit. Spriti pre production is in full swing and it will go to sets soon.
Right after that Sandeep will be busy with Animal sequel Animal Park. In the meantime, Allu Arjun is busy with super hero film Atlee and his reported project with Trivikram Srinivas, a mythological entertainer went to NTR.
In the meantime, reports have it that Allu Arjun is holding discussions with Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam directors. Recently reports came that Sandeep Vanga is taking his project with Allu Arjun to Ram Charan and he will do the project with Ram Charan. However inside talk is there is no truth in those rumours.
Sources say Allu Arjun-Sandeep Vanga's project is very much on but one cannot say when it will materialise.

More On AA -Sandeep Vanga project

What is the status of Allu Arjun-Sandeep Vanga project

\r\nEd Shereen to make his debut with SRK King. Ed Shreen is the renowned international singer. He has tremendous fan following among all sections across the world and now exciting reports are coming that Ed Shreen will make his Bollywood debut featuring in Shah Rukh Khan\'s King.\r\nEd Shereen excited all by a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video from the making of Sapphire, in which he talked about how he convinced Shah Rukh to do that cameo for the song. In the video, he could be seen recording some lines in Punjabi as well, and also speaking about singing in Hindi. A fan club shared that clip on Instagram and wrote, \"Can\'t wait for the full Punjabi version ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ Check out the behind the scenes on Ed\'s YouTube Channel! Ed said Hindi version in that video, so I\'m not sure if the other version of the song will be Hindi or Punjabi now!\"\r\nHe went on to clarify &ldquo;The Hindi song was for a Bollywood movie SRK is doing, this is the Punjabi version of Sapphire with Arijit. I&rsquo;m just doing all languages at this point,\"\r\nFans started enquiring in the following way.\r\n\"Which Hindi song? When is it coming out?\" asked one. Another wondered if the song was for King, the film Shah Rukh is filming right now. \"In king?\" read the comment.\r\nKing is directed by Siddharth Anand and stars Shah Rukh\'s daughter Suhana Khan. Rani Mukerji, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Arshad Warsi are also playing important roles in the film.\r\n

Ed Shereen to feature in SRK King

Ed Shereen to make his debut with SRK King

Salman Khan's last release, Sikandar, reportedly suffered a major financial blow due to an online leak. The pirated version of the film was made available on various illegal streaming platforms hours before its release. The production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, is gearing up to file an insurance claim for the losses incurred due to this piracy incident. An audit was commissioned to assess the extent of the leak and its impact on revenue.

The audit, conducted by Ernst &amp; Young (EY), pegged the loss at around â‚¹91cr. The loss was calculated by comparing pre-release box office projections with actual earnings after the leak. The production house used digital footprint tracing tools to track illegal downloads across all platforms for Sikandar. The audit included a blend of data from ticketing platforms, distributor reports, and forensic tracing of piracy dissemination.

The pirated version of Sikandar was reportedly different from the censor board-approved copy that played in theaters. Many scenes in the pirated print had unfinished VFX, and there were scenes that were not part of the final cut. Despite the piracy incident, Sikandar reportedly managed to earn around â‚¹100cr in India and gross approximately â‚¹175cr worldwide. However, the film received poor theatrical reports from critics and audiences alike.

The piracy incident had a significant impact on Sikandar's success, with the production house believing that the leak was an "insider job." The film's performance was affected by the piracy, but it still managed to earn a substantial amount at the box office. The incident highlights the need for stricter anti-piracy measures in the film industry to prevent such losses in the future.

Sikandar Makers Claiming Insurance

Salman Khan Sikandar Faces 90 Crore Losses Due to Piracy

Kuberaa underwent 19 cuts. Dhanush-Rashmika Mandanna's Kuberaa directed by Sekhar Kammula is releasing on 20 June 2025. The film stars Nagarjuna in a powerful cameo and expectations are soaring on it with the interesting teaser and trailer.

According to the latest, startling details are coming about the film's censor. The film got U/A cerficate and the makers trimmed the final length by 14 minutes. The film's runtime which as initially at195 minutes now came down to 181 minutes.

Inside talk is before getting the censor clearance, the members asked the makers for 19 cuts in the film. This is surprising all and movie lovers are left wondering what are those 19 cuts which censor board objected to.

Devi Sri Prasad is the music director for the film which stars Jim Sarbh, Dalip Tahil, and Sayaji Shinde in prominent roles. Suniel Narang and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao are producing the film&nbsp; under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cinemas LLP and Amigos Creations Pvt. Ltd.

Kuberaa censor details shock

Kuberaa underwent 19 cuts

\r\nVijay Devarakonda-Rashmika cover their faces at Mumbai Airport. Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna are often seen together enjoying each other\'s company in the public life. This triggered rumours about their dating but they maintained a stoic silence.\r\nIn the midst of all this, they are snapped at the Mumbai airport. They are seen wearing masks as they made their way out of the airport. While Vijay was seen in a navy blue co-ord set, Rashmika wore a casual shirt and trousers for their airport look.\r\nVijay Devarakonda is sitting in the front seat of the car, trying to hide his face from the camera. Rashmika is also wearing a mask and covering her face with her hand.\r\nRashmika couldn\'t stop blushing when she was asked about Vijay Devarakonda at the Kubera pre release event. She said&nbsp; &ldquo;Everything, I&rsquo;ll take it all.&rdquo;\r\n

Vijay - Rashmika snapped at Airport

Vijay Devarakonda-Rashmika cover their faces at Mumbai Airport

Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film OG has created a record in the Telugu film industry. The Nizam rights of the film have been sold for a staggering 90 crores, making it one of the most expensive deals in the industry. Dil Raju is reportedly behind the acquisition of Nizam and Uttarandhra rights of OG. The film, directed by Sujeeth, has generated immense buzz among fans and trade circles alike.
The hype surrounding OG is immense, with fans eagerly waiting for the film's release. The film's teaser has already created a sensation, and the recent news about Naga Vamsi aiming for OG Telugu States apart from Nizam and UA Rights has added to the excitement. Vamsi reportedly offered a huge price to acquire the rights, and the deal is said to have been done on an advance basis. The producer's move to acquire the entire Telugu States rights is seen as a bold step, given the film's massive potential.
Naga Vamsi's decision to acquire the Telugu States rights of OG is a testament to the film's potential. The producer has previously acquired the rights for NTR's Devara, which was a blockbuster at the box office. Vamsi's offer for OG is reportedly on par with pan-India biggies, and the film's success is eagerly awaited by fans and trade circles alike.

OG is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated releases of the year, with fans eagerly waiting to see Pawan Kalyan on the big screen. The film's massive hype, coupled with its talented cast and crew, makes it a highly anticipated release. With its record-breaking deal and immense buzz, OG is set to be a blockbuster hit. The film's success will depend on various factors, but the anticipation and excitement surrounding it are undeniable.

Top Producer vying for OG rights

Naga Vamsi competing for Pawan Kalyan OG ceded rights

\r\nGlobal star Ram Charan\'s upcoming film PEDDI has taken a significant leap in its production, with the team currently shooting an intense and breathtaking train action sequence. The sequence is being shot on a gigantic set specially erected in Hyderabad, and it\'s a first-of-its-kind in Indian cinema. The production designer, Avinash Kolla, has crafted the set with exceptional detail, making it a visual spectacle.\r\nThe train action sequence is a high-octane, big-budget episode that promises to raise the bar for action filmmaking in India. Ram Charan will be performing some of the most daring stunts of his career, with real risks involved. The action choreography is being helmed by Nabakanth Master, who is known for his acclaimed work in Pushpa 2. The sequence is expected to be one of the film\'s most talked-about highlights and a major crowd-puller.\r\nThe film PEDDI boasts a star-studded cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Jagapathi Babu, and Divyendu Sharma. The film is directed by Buchi Babu Sana and produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under the banner Vriddhi Cinemas. The music is scored by Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman, and the cinematography is handled by R Rathnavelu. The editing is done by National Award-winning technician Navin Nooli.\r\nThe film PEDDI is scheduled for release on March 27, 2026, which coincides with Ram Charan\'s birthday. The film\'s grand scale, coupled with its talented cast and crew, makes it one of the most anticipated films of the year. With its massive action sequences, stunning visuals, and captivating storyline, PEDDI is set to be a feast for fans. The film\'s release is eagerly awaited by fans, who are looking forward to seeing Ram Charan\'s performance on the big screen.\r\n

Peddi Massive Train Action Sequence

Ram Charan High-octane Stunt For Peddi

\r\nThe teaser of Sekhar\'s \"Kuberaa\" was edited by Sushruth Chilakapati, a young alumnus from Nagarjuna\'s college, Annapurna College of Film and Media. Nagarjuna was impressed by the teaser and asked \"Who cut this?\" after watching it for the first time. He later found out that the editor was one of his college\'s alumni and was thrilled to learn about it.\r\nNagarjuna was proud to know that Sushruth, the editor of the teaser, was a student from his college. He asked his wife, Amala Akkineni, about Sushruth and was happy to learn more about his journey. Nagarjuna believes that this is what the ecosystem is all about, and he felt a sense of pride and fulfillment knowing that someone from his college had done such an impactful job.\r\nAmala Akkineni remembered Sushruth as a gifted student with a natural sense of rhythm and creative storytelling ability. She praised him for being focused and passionate about his work. Sushruth\'s graduation film \"Que Sera Sera\" was a well-crafted short film that showcased his talent. Amala believes that Sushruth\'s work is getting the appreciation it deserves, and she is proud of his journey under Sekhar Kammula\'s mentorship.\r\nThe film \"Kuberaa\" starring Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna, and Jim Sarbh, is gearing up for a theatrical release on June 20. With the teaser generating a lot of buzz, fans are eagerly waiting for the film\'s release. The success of \"Kuberaa\" will depend on its overall execution, but with a talented team behind it, the film is expected to do well. Nagarjuna\'s pride in Sushruth\'s achievement adds to the film\'s anticipation, and fans are looking forward to seeing Sushruth\'s work on the big screen.\r\n

Kuberaa Teaser Editor Revealed

Nag Thrilled After Knowing Kuberaa Teaser Editor

\r\nAkshay Kumar is in awe of Vishnu Manchu\'s dedication towards his upcoming film \"Kannappa\". The film, a mythological drama, has been receiving a lot of praise even before its release. Akshay Kumar, who has seen Vishnu Manchu in action on set, applauded the actor\'s impressive multitasking skills and passion for the project. Vishnu Manchu was not only acting but also coordinating things on set and even helping with background and props.\r\nAkshay Kumar cited an example of Vishnu Manchu\'s love for detail, where the actor spent nearly two hours explaining a particular sequence to him. Akshay Kumar was impressed by Vishnu Manchu\'s energy and heart, saying that he truly lived and breathed the character of Kannappa. The film has also received praise from superstar Rajinikanth, who watched the movie during a private screening and gave Vishnu Manchu a tight hug, telling him that he loved the movie.\r\nThe film \"Kannappa\" boasts a star-studded cast, including R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, and Mohanlal, among others. The movie is helmed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and is set to release in theatres on June 27. With the film\'s grand scale and high-octane action sequences, \"Kannappa\" is shaping up to be an epic blockbuster.\r\nThe success of \"Kannappa\" will depend on its overall execution, but with a talented team and a passionate lead actor like Vishnu Manchu, the film is expected to do well. The film\'s release on June 27 will be eagerly anticipated by fans, who are already buzzing with excitement. With Akshay Kumar and Rajinikanth\'s praise, \"Kannappa\" is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year.\r\n